I've explored my interests in different areas including literature, sociology and Fintech before I finally let go of societal expectations and started to purse my passion in fitness. Now I coach nomads I meet on the road, and build a community around my podcast Curious Barbell exploring the science of training, career path in the fitness industry and what it means to have a meaningful life. You can read more about my reflection on lfe, training science and psychology on my site curiousbarbell.com :)

I love engaging in deep conversations about life and creative ideas with curious human beings, with people who are open-minded and willing to render themselves vulnerable to build meaningful relationships. I'm also interested in learning more about meditation and excited to meet people who are also on their self-discovery journey.

Now living nomadically with my partner Paul https://www.couchsurfing.com/people/pmillerd, and look forward to meeting like-minded individuals to build a meaningful community together.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I believe people who are on couch surfing and backpack around the world are more willing to step out of their comfort zone and challenge traditional ways of living. I met amazing couch surfers while experimenting with nomad life in Chiang Mai, Thailand for a month and am very excited to meet more amazing people here :)

Interests

I LOVE training! I often explore local gyms while traveling to meet powerlifters from around the world. I am also trying to learn more about ideas that can help me understand how we construct our identity, conceptual framework and reality. There' s nothing more wonderful than sharing what drives us forward in the journey of self-discovery with someone from the other side of the world who looks completely different from me :) I love biking, walking, tanning on the beach or in the park, reading or chatting over tea of coffee. I don't really enjoy alcohol or party:P

• arts
• culture
• books
• pilates
• meditation
• powerlifting
• reading
• jazz
• swimming
• history
• nature
• film
• exploration
• trains
• weight training
• exploring nature
• cafe
• jazz music

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Kruder & Dorfmeister, Tosca
Book: The Art of Learning, Excellent Sheep, The Normal Chaos of Love, Anything You Want
Movie: A Good Year, Documentaries

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Won 3rd place in a deadlift competition with a record of 102kg

Teach, Learn, Share

I can train with you together, share how to say good bye to office life with courage, and would love to learn how to build a sustainable nomad life from you!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Some training methodology, tips about traveling in Taiwan, book recommendations

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, United States